Blessed thistle is called "kardbenedikt" in Swedish.
Holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle.
There are no reported incidents of thistle toxicity. Strong infusions of blessed thistle may cause nausea and vomiting.
cardo bendito
Native of the Mediterranean, naturalized to North America.
Acne, cold sores, and such skin diseases as psoriasis.
Milk or blessed thistle is not native to Indiana, so it is unlikely to find it growing wild in that area.
it's an abortificient --it can make you lose the baby
Antibiotic, mild antimicrobial, demulcent, appetite stimulant, gastrointestinal aid.
It could because Milk Thistle helps the liver.
Milk thistle can help alleviate itching due to poor gall bladder function
You can lose weight big time with milk thistle...removes the fat from your liver and makes it work better